Economy
Pennsylvania lawmakers push pro-fossil fuel bills, citing Russia’s war and need for energy security
A slate of bills reference the energy situation in Europe caused by Russia’s war with Ukraine, though many of the issues the bills would address have lingered for years.
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Tax the rich? A new bill in City Council would place a levy on stocks and bonds
The Philly Wealth Tax could bring in $150 to $400 million a year, backers say.
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Biden’s budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits
President Biden's budget plan calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, lower budget deficits, more money for police and greater funding for education, public health and housing.
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Biden budget seeks minimum tax on households worth $100m
In his proposal expected Monday, the lower deficits also reflect the economy's resurgence as the United States emerges from the pandemic.
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The monthly tip income factored in the minimum wage employers can pay will go up to $135 soon. But it still doesn’t mean a paycheck you can live on.
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U.S., EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy
U.S. President Joe Biden asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin uses energy to “coerce and manipulate his neighbors.”
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People of color helped Hollywood through another pandemic year, a new study says
According to a new study from UCLA, people of color were integral to keeping the business afloat — both on screen and in the audience.
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$300 rebate checks could be coming soon to Delaware taxpayers
Every state resident who filed a 2020 tax return will get a direct payment, under a bipartisan plan expected to be approved by lawmakers next month.
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Powell says Fed will hike further and faster if necessary
Powell's message was more hawkish than his comments were after last week's Fed meeting.
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As demand for business returns to pre-pandemic levels, Delaware Valley manufacturers struggle to hire, while stigmas about the industry persist.
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Listen 6:15The U.S. may force companies to disclose climate risks, marking a historic change
The SEC is expected on Monday to propose new requirements for companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and risks to their businesses from climate change.
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The House approves a bill to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus
The bill suspends normal trade relations with the countries, another move to squeeze them economically in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
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Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s.
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On Equal Pay Day, women are trying to make a dollar out of 83 cents
Equal Pay Day in the U.S. lands on a different day every year, and this year it turns out on average, women "only" had to work 74 extra days into 2022 to catch up to men.
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N.J. committees approve measures regulating cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies
The first steps in regulating cryptocurrency in New Jersey are underway. The goal is to provide transparency, consumer protections, and a licensing structure for both operator
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